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Am I eligible for a Working Holiday Visa?
Working Holiday visas, valid for a period of one year from the date of issue, will be issued to persons who satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Be a British, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, Korean, French,or German passport holder
- Intend primarily to holiday in Japan for a period of up to one year from the date of entry
- Be aged between eighteen and thirty at the time of application for the said visa
- Be persons who are not accompanied by children
- Be persons who are not accompanied by spouses unless those spouses are in possession of the said visa or otherwise
- Possess a valid passport and a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; possess reasonable funds for their maintenance during the period of initial stay in Japan
- Intend to leave Japan at the end of their stay
- Have not previously been issued the said visa
- Have good health
How do I apply for the Working Holiday visa?
We will provide you with the relevant application form. You then simply complete the form and submit along with a valid British passport, one copy of each of the following documents to the consular missions of the Government of Japan.
You will need the following:
- One completed visa application form
- One photograph approx. 35mm x 45mm in size (taken within 6 months)
- A personal history, resume or curriculum vita typed on A4 paper
- A proposed itinerary for the first six months in Japan, including details of prearranged employment, if any
- A written reason for applying for a Working Holiday visa typed on A4 paper
- A return or onward journey ticket
When can I apply for the visa?
There is a quota of 400 visas per Japanese finance year (April through March). A visa fee of £6 must be paid in exchange for the visa issued.
What service do you provide?
The office in Tokyo will offer you lots of advice with regards to a job referral service and accommodation. You will receive an orientation session and will be provided with information and advice about everyday life in Japan, and how to make the most of your stay.
There will always be member of staff available to answer all your questions.
What kind of job referral service do you offer?
The office receives job offers from employers who are looking to employWorking Holiday Makers. We then display the job information files in the office. If you find a job you're interested in, we explain the details to you, and provide you with contact information and a letter of introduction to the company.
What kind of work can I do?
Lots of different types of jobs such as teachers, hospitality work in restaurants, hotels, ski resorts. However please note that non-teaching jobs usually require a certain level of Japanese conservation ability.
How much is the average wage for a working holidaymaker?
Wages really depend on the individual and the location. Wages for language teaching jobs tend to be around £11 an hour. The average wage for work other than language teaching is around £7 an hour.
Is it necessary to have a university degree in order to find work in Japan?
For teaching jobs the majority of employers require applicants to have a degree, but there are exceptions. Teaching jobs that don't require degrees tend to have lower wages. In the case of unskilled non-teaching jobs, fewer employers require a degree, but simple conversational-level Japanese ability is usually required, and in many cases an even higher standard of Japanese is required.
Do I need to be able to speak Japanese to find work?
No, but its often an advantage when looking for work, and when interacting with Japanese colleagues, even if you aren't required to speak Japanese in your daily work. We recommend that you try to learn at least some Japanese before you leave for Japan or attend a language school on arrival. We can help you organise this.
How much tax will I have to pay?
You will have to pay an income tax of 20% (this is the non-resident tax rate). There is also a 5% consumer tax levied on goods and services.
What are the average costs of living?
We can give you a rough idea of the costs of living in Tokyo, Japan. Costs can obviously vary depending on the individual.
Accommodation (private room) £360 per month
Food £240
Other expenses £190
Also, you should expect to have to spend more during the first month of your stay. While Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world, it is not too difficult to keep your living costs down to a reasonable level. The cost of living also depends on the area in which you are staying.
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